Erickson Reservoir in Weld County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Erickson Reservoir lies in Weld County, Colorado. The ground around here is open valley. It lies lower than most water we list in Colorado. The town to know is Milliken, 4.8 miles out. Greeley is the closest city, 5 miles away. Close by you also have: Neill Brothers Reservoir after 1.4 miles, Rehmer Lake sits 1.5 miles out, Arrowhead Reservoir after 1.7 miles, Kammerzell Lake sits 2.8 miles out and Greeley Lake West Reservoir after 3.6 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Erickson Reservoir

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Across Weld County, recorded fish include white sucker, common carp, green sunfish and longnose sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Erickson Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 72°F and January at 26°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Erickson Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Neill Brothers Reservoir is 1.4 miles distant. For Erickson Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.